Ohio Code § 2151.461
Ohio Code § 2151.461. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2151.461.
(A) If a child is under the care and supervision of a residential facility and presents
to an emergency department or is admitted to a hospital for an injury or mental health
crisis, the emergency department or hospital shall do both of the following: (1) Communicate with the public children services agency or private child placing agency
with custody of the child about the visit. Except for care that a child has consented to under section 2108.31 , 2151.85 , 2907.29 , 3701.242 , 3709.241 , 3719.012 , 5120.172 , or 5122.04 of the Revised Code , the emergency department or hospital shall discuss the child's medical treatment
with and request authorization of care from the agency. (2) Notify the agency of the discharge of the child from the emergency department or
hospital. (B) A public children services agency or private child placing agency with custody of
a child who is under the care and supervision of a residential facility and presents
to an emergency department or is admitted to a hospital for an injury or mental health
crisis shall respond to the emergency department or hospital's communication regarding
medical care for the child not later than four hours after initial contact.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2151.461
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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